| Methodology: |
Continuous Monitoring Blood Culture/Identification
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
1-5 days
Preliminary: Negative at 1 day; Final: Negative at 5 days
Positive cultures are reported as soon as detected
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| Specimen Required: |
Patient Prep: Aseptic draw.
Collect: Bactec® aerobic resin bottle and standard anaerobic bottle. For infants, use pediatric bottle.
Specimen Preparation: Transfer blood to a Bactec® aerobic resin bottle and standard anaerobic bottle using aseptic techniques, as defined for blood culture collection. Site of specimen draw is required (e.g. left antecubital, A-line, etc).
Adult minimum: 3 mL blood (aerobic: 8-10 mL recommended, anaerobic: 5-7 mL recommended).
Pediatric minimum: 1 mL blood (1-3 mL recommended).
*Low volume will result in decreased recovery of pathogens.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.
Remarks: Note in the order if the patient is suspected of having Bartonella, Brucella, or any other unusual organism. Refer to Brucella Culture (ARUP test code 0060159) or Legionella Species Culture (ARUP test code 0060113) for additional information.
Unacceptable Conditions: More than four blood culture sets per 24 hours.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
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